User Reviews for losartan oral

Was taking in the morning with all my other meds but BP was dropping too low when taken with beta-blockers. Have been taking it before bedtime instead for 2 months now without any problems.

I recently was diagnosed with high blood pressure, I've had it for a while but just ignored it. Recently my Doctor put me on Losartan 25mg. It lowered my BP to better levels, Hypertension 1 instead of 2. I noticed a slight discomfort in chest and dizziness, didn't think anything of it. I then was put on 50mg of Losartan, After maybe a week, my chest started to hurt and I started to get irregular heart beat and Atrial Fibrillation. I'm considering stopping this as I'm concerned.

Well I don’t personally know what everyone is talking about. I’ve read most of the comments about this drug and it almost made me not take it but……… I THEN PRAYED AND TRUSTED GOD AND MY BODY. I’ve been on Amlodipine for a couple years for high blood pressure and it isn’t doing what it used to do so I needed to change or add something for the kick. I’ve recently started getting healthier…NO SMOKING, NO VAPING, or NO ALCOHOL, and walking 3 miles a day so far at a good tempo… I also reduced my sodium intake A LOT And stopped eating out. My wife and I are on this journey together because we both suffered from BP issues. Anyways, I started cooking with natural flavoring’s such as Basil, parsley, fresh ginger, lemons, limes, fresh garlic, honey and Raw AppleCider vinegar.. I have many other Herbs to cook with as well but that’s the sum of things. My BP used to consistently be anywhere from 145/89 to 175/114 … I Almost gave up because no matter what I did, I always had high BP.. I also suffer from anxiety so that didn’t help. Trust me, coming from a person who’s scared to take anything new because of side effects, Losartan has significantly improved my BP now to a consistent 130/80 and I’m a thick black man who came from home cooked southern style meals… lol All I’m saying is give it a try, I feel at peace now, no dizziness… no anxiety about Blood Pressure … and most of all I’m healthier… ALL I’M SAYING IS STOP LISTENING TO EVERYONE ELSE and Try it for yourself! I feel amazing…Read More Read Less

I take 100 mg Losartan pill and have had good control of blood pressure. That is except so far for pills manufactured by CAMBER (white pear shaped pill) and Ward/Hikma (round green pill). These pills made me very uneasy and nervous. The effects were immediate with the 1st pill. Had to go to the pharmacy and have the pill changed to another manufacturer and on two occasions had to go to another pharmacy.. Recent pills manufactured by Strides Pharma and Cuzaar have been tolerated.

Neck muscle pain became too extreme to continue to take this product! Only getting a few "at most" hours of sleep each night. Pain was bad enough, I could not lift my head from the pillow without using my hands. I am not exaggerating!! This was only after 3 days from first dosage. I will starve myself enough to loose the weight needed to lower my BP, to a better level, before I take this Losartan again !!

Works well for me although I don’t sleep as awesomely as I did when I started taking it. Has anyone else felt “brain snaps” like a rubber band? I take 100 mg at night and it usually happens then. It happens less often now after 4 months but I haven’t heard anyone mention them at all.

After 2 weeks taking this med heart rate insane. BP still way high. Legs started swelling scaring me literally to death. May stop on my own I can’t handle it and dr keeps raising it. Not sure what to do at this point but I can’t take this.

My blood pressure has been high ever since i started 25 mg. Losartan Pot except for about a week then its like it didn't work anymore.My doctor ask me to keep a log and said i needed to up it to 50 mg.I felt very strange and my bp went higher.I quit taking it because it made me feel strange and horrible!

My concern is if it clashes with my Toviaz. I seem to be visiting the bathroom more than before.

I only took 3 pills. I stopped due to decreased urine. Have asked doctor for blood work to check kidney function. Has anyone else had this to happen.

Side effects were very unpleasant. BP went up and down. Insomnia, swelling (9 pounds in 24 hours), anxiety attacks, sinus congestion and earache. All of the side effects stopped within 36 hours after I stopped taking. Trying to lower my BP with healthy living. So far so good. Will never take again. Doctor ignored me when I expressed concerns.

MY MEDICINE IS LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 100MG AND BLOOD PRESSURE IS STILL HIGH

For me, this was a good alternative to Lisinopril. While on Lisinopril, I developed the infamous dry cough (usually around 2 am, which of course disturbed my sleep......and I'm a heavy sleeper usually). The worst part was my intense cravings for salt and spices. It was crazy. The upside was that it eliminated my sweet tooth. I'm on a very low dose of Losartan and have zero side effects. But I also try to watch what I eat and exercise regularly. You can't rely on a pill to solve all of your health problems; its important to do your part as well. The result is that my BP is ideal. I'd recommend Losartan if you're looking for an effective treatment with no or minimal side effects. Its also very inexpensive. Read More Read Less

Doctors monitor kidney functions and they raised the dosage to 100 mg within 6 weeks. I talked to my primary care and renal doctors because I felt dizzy, BP fell to 90/50. It stayed very low for a few days so I cut the dosage to 50 mg and felt a little better but BP stayed too low. I am now on 25 mg, BP goes up and down, feel short of breath all the time and I gained 30 lbs in a week when I had been losing. I am disabled so I am careful but my crutches and I go for quick 1 mile walks 3 days a week and swiss ball daily, strength and cardio rotating days. I eat a healthy diet white meat for protein and lots of fresh green leafy veggies, plus colorful veggies and fruit. So I'm not a slug but feel tired all the time when I used to feel good after a workout. There has to be something better.Read More Read Less

I have been on losartan since 2008 and I honestly believed this medication slowly progressed my kidney disease. The medication never really lowered my BP that why the dr added more blood pressure to help it. I am now on dialysis and I strongly believe it was this medication. I am currently not taking it right now I stopped 3 days ago and so far my BP is ok with the BP medications that I'm on.. (3) other BP medicatons. I wish my body would have told me sooner than maybe I wouldn't be on dialysis now.. Please don't take this medication it is deadly to your body through timeRead More Read Less

The side effects leg pain,leg heaviness, shortness of breath, insomnia, fatigue, prolonged menstrual cycle skin rash. Does lower blood pressure much too. Otis with alternative medicine.

This medication caused my 70 year Mother to have severe panic and anxiety attacks. Here blood pressure would shoot up and down like a roller coaster, horrible experience. Remember, everyone is different. This medication may or may not work for you. Your experience may be different. Good luck!

Worst experience while on this drug! Couldn’t finish a task, out of breath, fast heartbeat, sinus congestion and left ear deafness, anxiety that made me feel like I was jumping out of my skin, hospitalization for spinning and Vertigo! FDA NEEDS TO PULL THIS OFF FOR CONSUMER USE!

It gives dry mouth , cramp in legs, dizziness, feel lazy and lack of concentration, I am taking 50 mg. I think it will never work for me I have to switch to other medicine.

I started taking Losartan 25mg twice a day after having issues with HCTZ (raised my blood sugar), Lisinopril (bad cough reaction), and Chlorothalidone (fast heartbeat reaction). After 3 months, doc increased to 50 mg twice a day. From the beginning, I had constant sinus, post nasal drip, stuffy head and bad headaches. The side effects increased once the dosage increased and I am no longer was willing to tolerate the headaches and increased sinus infections. It did OK with lowering my blood pressure but not great. After 8 months, doc took me off and has me trying Nifedipine instead. It has only been a week so far. Read More Read Less